North America

The IOC Coordination Commission for the 2010 Winter Games have completed their first official visit to Vancouver, since the Canadian city won the right to host the event.

Organisers of the 2006 Gay Games in Montreal have signed a major local broadcasting deal.

CART's board of directors meet in New York later today with a number of rumours circulating the industry over what may be discussed today.

Vancouver, the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, is to receive its first visit by an International Olympic Committee inspection team today.

The NFL's Dallas Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with the Bank of America.

Major League Baseball's much sought after Expos franchise is likely to remain in Montreal for at least another season.

The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) Network is bringing legal proceedings against Time Warner Cable after the pay-TV operator offered subscribers the option of dropping the New York Yankees channel.

Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.

Sports marketing executive Keith Bruce has been named executive vice president for global sports with The Radiate Group.

The Washington Redskins have again been rated as the most valuable NFL team franchise in the annual list compiled by Forbes.

ESPN is set for a major brand push after reports that it intends to produce a range of branded consumer products.

Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays will next week unveil its new branding for the 2004 season.

Octagon has added 100m women’s world champion Kelli White to its athletics roster.

Financial services firm Wachovia Corporation has signed its second NFL team sponsorship deal this week after renewing its contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Wachovia Corporation has signed a sponsorship deal to become the exclusive financial services partner of NFL team the New York Giants.

Security at the US Open tennis has been increased - with radiation detecting equipment added to the list of devices aimed at ensuring the event does not become a terrorist target.

Major League Baseball franchise the Expos could soon be moving to Oregon after the US Senate passed a bill clearing the way for a new stadium to be built in the state.

Scrap the tobacco ban and get your race back - that was the stark message from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone after a last-gasp bid by Canadian Grand Prix promoters to cling on to its place in the racing calendar.